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Needed: Repair shop in South Devon

Last post by lloyd « 31 Mar 2017, 08:06
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by lloyd » 30 Mar 2017, 14:10

As title says, need someone / some shop in our area we can pay to get our camper back on the road. Or maybe sell to someone who wants to buy and fix...

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Last post by lloyd
31 Mar 2017, 08:06
Reccomendations for curtain manufacturers

Last post by IndigoSteve « 29 Mar 2017, 21:59
Replies: 17
by molar38 » 11 Nov 2016, 18:09
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Hi, does anyone have any reccomendations for curtain makers for vans ? We are in Hampshire but dont mind where they are as long as they are good..
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Last post by IndigoSteve
29 Mar 2017, 21:59
Mains hook up and water filler covers needed

Last post by pirate-pete « 29 Mar 2017, 19:50
Replies: 1
by Ginojasper » 29 Mar 2017, 16:02

Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacement covers for a 1984 westfalia. I can only find the complete which are expensive when only...

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Last post by pirate-pete
29 Mar 2017, 19:50
Andy's Atlantic (Wolfgang)

Last post by nordberg « 28 Mar 2017, 17:45
Replies: 110
by nordberg » 26 Feb 2015, 11:30
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Hi All,
I am creating this thread as a bit of an overview of my time with my van since I bought it in October last year, with the intention of...
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Last post by nordberg
28 Mar 2017, 17:45
Cupboard door latches

Last post by alank950 « 28 Mar 2017, 08:16
Replies: 7
by alank950 » 23 Mar 2017, 11:45

Does anyone know where i can purchase a few of the plastic latches that are used to hold the cupboard doors closed

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Last post by alank950
28 Mar 2017, 08:16
What my Camper was missing..

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 27 Mar 2017, 19:36
Replies: 4
by ToolkiT73 » 26 Mar 2017, 20:10

I replaced the old fridge in my autosleeper, and the new one was 10cm narrower than the original.. so I had a gap.. what to do?
Then I looked at the...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
27 Mar 2017, 19:36
Camping table & chair set - again

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 27 Mar 2017, 17:38
Replies: 5
by Ralf85 » 24 Mar 2017, 14:00

Last year I spent some time looking for a set before buying. It wasn't cheap. It had solid aluminium frames and looked quality but the table top and...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
27 Mar 2017, 17:38
Anyone used a maypole van cover?

Last post by R0B « 25 Mar 2017, 13:54
Replies: 8
by baj25 » 23 Nov 2016, 14:45

Hi, We need a new cover after the recent storm trashed our previous one. Last one was from JK but quality was not good, I've just found a Maypole...

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Last post by R0B
25 Mar 2017, 13:54
Westy fridge door

Last post by bootie3367 « 25 Mar 2017, 08:16

by bootie3367 » 25 Mar 2017, 08:16

Morning fellow owners, I'm in the process of refurbing my sink/cooker unit and want to change the colour.
To that end I have ordered a set of hinges...

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Last post by bootie3367
25 Mar 2017, 08:16
Check your fire extinguisher

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Mar 2017, 12:38
Replies: 13
by dave friday » 29 Sep 2016, 19:26

Well me really!! I was replacing the 12 volt switch on the fridge and had to move the extinguisher 2007!!
What type to buy?

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Mar 2017, 12:38
Propex heater service

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 23 Mar 2017, 18:32
Replies: 21
by Born Too Late » 22 Jan 2017, 08:53
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Hi all

I've got a Propex heater fitted but the previous owner didn't use it in 8 years. I'd like to get it serviced before doing anything else, can...
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Last post by ToolkiT73
23 Mar 2017, 18:32
Autohomes Poptop help pls

Last post by martin83 « 22 Mar 2017, 10:22

by martin83 » 22 Mar 2017, 10:22

Right so after the positive response from you all regarding fitting my autohomes rigid pop top. If anyone out there has one on their van could you...

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Last post by martin83
22 Mar 2017, 10:22
Danbury Autoroof....anyone got one?

Last post by Professor plumb « 21 Mar 2017, 17:26
Replies: 4
by sherlylock » 19 Mar 2017, 08:33

Hi all,

I've got myself a project pop-top to eventually go on my van....and its a Danbury Autoroof. Had a good look round it at the weekend, the...

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Last post by Professor plumb
21 Mar 2017, 17:26
Fridge removal..

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 21 Mar 2017, 06:23
Replies: 4
by ToolkiT73 » 19 Mar 2017, 22:21

My autosleeper has a failing 3 way fridge so I decided to replace it with a compressor one.
Today I tried to remove the old one but am stuck.....

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Last post by ToolkiT73
21 Mar 2017, 06:23
roof vent/window mechanism loose

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 20 Mar 2017, 18:22
Replies: 2
by ToolkiT73 » 20 Mar 2017, 14:27

My autosleeper roof has a pop up window/vent that has a mechanism to wind it up and down.
However the arm does not connect to the window anymore. I...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
20 Mar 2017, 18:22
reimo pop top

Last post by seanmc1970a « 20 Mar 2017, 14:41
Replies: 3
by bluebus1987 » 21 Jan 2016, 19:03

I've bought a reimo poptop to fit to my van at some point in the near future.
problem is in between taking the photographs and me collecting the...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
20 Mar 2017, 14:41
New Roof Bellow for 84 Devon Camper?

Last post by 69gp225 « 18 Mar 2017, 08:12
Replies: 6
by 69gp225 » 16 Mar 2017, 09:41

Hello,

Where can i get a new side opening roof below from basically the same for my 84 t25 devon?
the original type fitted, is striped yellow, brown...

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Last post by 69gp225
18 Mar 2017, 08:12
Westy LPG tank doesn't want to be filled...

Last post by California Dreamin « 17 Mar 2017, 22:21
Replies: 11
by volks_womble » 17 Dec 2016, 19:38

We went to fill the underslung LPG tank on our new to us westy this afternoon, but came home without success :(

Unscrewed the cap, screwed on the...

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Last post by California Dreamin
17 Mar 2017, 22:21
Pipe Lagging as insulation..how to apply it??

Last post by Winchweight « 16 Mar 2017, 14:45
Replies: 18
by Emma&Al » 14 Sep 2015, 16:31
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Hi there, i ordered 50 rolls of pipe lagging which has now come through..but I really thought I could roll it out and stick it down....but its so...
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Last post by Winchweight
16 Mar 2017, 14:45
Newbie to the T25 world

Last post by ToolkiT73 « 16 Mar 2017, 13:02
Replies: 14
by ToolkiT73 » 13 Mar 2017, 12:29

Hi all,

As our bongo 7seater pop-up failed the MOT and needs a lot of welding, and the mrs was keen on an upgrade with full camper interior, I'm now...

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Last post by ToolkiT73
16 Mar 2017, 13:02
Pop top not closing properly

Last post by captain Byrne « 14 Mar 2017, 20:53
Replies: 2
by tforturton » 07 Mar 2017, 12:39

I've got an issue with my Westie pop-top roof, in that one of the rear corners isn't quite sitting flush with the roof.
The roof was retro-fitted...

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Last post by captain Byrne
14 Mar 2017, 20:53
Front metal strip westy cupboards

Last post by IndigoSteve « 12 Mar 2017, 22:15
Replies: 9
by Simon james » 20 Sep 2015, 13:45

Hi there does anyone know how to remove the metel strip from the front of sink unit 1980 westfalia
I would like to clean it up and think it would be...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
12 Mar 2017, 22:15
Fridge heating element

Last post by bootie3367 « 12 Mar 2017, 08:16
Replies: 3
by bootie3367 » 08 Mar 2017, 13:15

Quick question, can you bench test the 12v heating element, just want to male sure it is that that has failed and not the relay.
Talking of which, is...

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Last post by bootie3367
12 Mar 2017, 08:16
Gas Installation Questions

Last post by Jeff J « 12 Mar 2017, 06:10
Replies: 1
by philyoung » 10 Mar 2017, 14:42

Hi All

I'm planning the interior of my van (former ambulance) and wanting to fit a SMEV 9222 hob/sink unit. I'm going for a camping gaz 907 cylinder...

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Last post by Jeff J
12 Mar 2017, 06:10
Early LPG tank Vs newer?...

Last post by rockthebus « 10 Mar 2017, 21:54
Replies: 17
by rockthebus » 02 Mar 2017, 21:03
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Hi Chaps
I've attached 2 photos (hopefully). One set show the fittings from a 1990 Westy. The other are from an unknown Westy tank.

If you...
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Last post by rockthebus
10 Mar 2017, 21:54
Bed Guard for Toddler - Westy

Last post by badgerfax « 10 Mar 2017, 18:29
Replies: 3
by Mark S » 06 Mar 2017, 22:14

Trying to sort out a decent sleeping arrangement for my lad, who is 21 months old and quite boisterous. In time, I'm going to get a cab hammock for...

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Last post by badgerfax
10 Mar 2017, 18:29
midges!!!!

Last post by captain Byrne « 08 Mar 2017, 19:12
Replies: 16
by Dave Brackenridge » 05 Mar 2017, 21:45
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Guys any advice on how to keep midges out?? I have a family of 6 so will need to use the Camper and the awning for sleeping. Id like to leave the...
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Last post by captain Byrne
08 Mar 2017, 19:12
Westfalia Waste Water Tank

Last post by bootie3367 « 08 Mar 2017, 13:08
Replies: 3
by craigy345 » 01 Jan 2017, 17:13

Quick bit of help/advice needed please....

Currently got the waste water tank off whilst the inner sill is repaired.

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How is it...

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Last post by bootie3367
08 Mar 2017, 13:08
Westfalia Front Table dimensions

Last post by volks_womble « 06 Mar 2017, 11:59

by volks_womble » 06 Mar 2017, 11:59

I would like to like to recreate a westy front table to go into our California. I know they are available from a couple of sources, but I want to...

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Last post by volks_womble
06 Mar 2017, 11:59
Alternative to Loo Blue

Last post by Moonrakers « 05 Mar 2017, 21:01
Replies: 6
by Plasticman » 28 Jan 2017, 10:19

The loo blues .Elsan etc the smell,they stain the cost ££ and they wreak havoc with the bio systems in some sewerage plants, so for the last 6 months...

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Last post by Moonrakers
05 Mar 2017, 21:01
Leisure battery under rear bench seat!

Last post by Da dan « 03 Mar 2017, 21:38
Replies: 13
by otherking » 03 Mar 2017, 15:51

I'd like to replace my leisure battery (which is currently under the drivers seat) to a larger one!
My plan was to house the new battery under the...

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Last post by Da dan
03 Mar 2017, 21:38
Westy pop top

Last post by 69chop « 03 Mar 2017, 21:16
Replies: 7
by 69chop » 27 Feb 2017, 18:29

Hi there,
Has anybody here retro fitted a westy pop top without using a roof cut ?
I've got the option of doing either, cutting the roof and fitting...

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Last post by 69chop
03 Mar 2017, 21:16
Propex gas fittings.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 02 Mar 2017, 22:03
Replies: 17
by bigbadbob76 » 24 Feb 2017, 20:02
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So I've finally got a propex x1 for a decent price. :D
How do you guys do your gas supply to your propexes?
I'm thinking 1/4 copper to a bulkhead...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
02 Mar 2017, 22:03
Westfalia high top fiamia bracket fitting

Last post by Ginojasper « 02 Mar 2017, 17:25

by Ginojasper » 02 Mar 2017, 17:25

I'm looking at fitting an fiamia awning to my high top. Could I have advice please on fixing into the fibre glass as not keen on the gutter if even...

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Last post by Ginojasper
02 Mar 2017, 17:25
Westy interior

Last post by bene « 02 Mar 2017, 16:41
Replies: 6
by flying haggis » 26 Feb 2017, 22:38

Hi folks, I'm looking for plans for a westy interior for my van, it's a RHD so a 2nd hand one is out, I remember finding them some where but can't...

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Last post by bene
02 Mar 2017, 16:41
T25 exterior pop up roof protection?

Last post by cjkid « 26 Feb 2017, 17:42
Replies: 5
by cjkid » 25 Feb 2017, 15:33

Looking to repaint, seal and protect the exterior of my T25 pop-up roof as it is looking very worn and seems to be causing damp on the inside...

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Last post by cjkid
26 Feb 2017, 17:42
Fiamma F45 on a pop top?

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Feb 2017, 21:10
Replies: 10
by itchyfeet » 21 Jan 2017, 20:12

Anybody done it?
It doesn't look like standard brackets will fit gutters and I can't see how it would bolt on?

thanks

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Feb 2017, 21:10
Pop Top Questions

Last post by blacky « 20 Feb 2017, 18:17
Replies: 7
by 100leelee » 20 Feb 2017, 10:28

Hi,
Was convinced I needed a high top ( 6'3 ) and occasional 3rd sleeping place needed.... but then saw a very nice Holdsworth Pop Top, rigid sides....

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Last post by blacky
20 Feb 2017, 18:17
Van fridge reminder

Last post by Ralf85 « 18 Feb 2017, 15:39
Replies: 2
by Ralf85 » 18 Feb 2017, 14:32

My usual reminder to test run your fridge again to ensure that it continues to work when you need it, as the gas inside the cooling system can...

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Last post by Ralf85
18 Feb 2017, 15:39
Devon Caravette

Last post by hippy chick « 18 Feb 2017, 00:55

by hippy chick » 18 Feb 2017, 00:55

Has anyone got a caravette with the original interior, i am trying to put the cooker back behind the passenger seat, i have most of the unit and the...

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Last post by hippy chick
18 Feb 2017, 00:55
Fine Dinning

Last post by bigherb « 11 Feb 2017, 14:53
Replies: 1
by eddioke » 11 Feb 2017, 11:46

The folding table in my van is getting past it as far as the plastic strip fitted to the van goes the matching part on the edge of the tables fine...

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Last post by bigherb
11 Feb 2017, 14:53
JK T25 cover

Last post by xs1100515 « 10 Feb 2017, 21:09

by xs1100515 » 10 Feb 2017, 21:09

I have recently bought a JK T25 cover. I am very very pleased with it. It fits well. Although the first time I tried to haul it over the top I had to...

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Last post by xs1100515
10 Feb 2017, 21:09
Westy Fridge - Gas Connection?

Last post by volks_womble « 08 Feb 2017, 11:27
Replies: 8
by volks_womble » 06 Feb 2017, 21:51

Evening,

Does anyone know the thread used on the Westy fridge gas cinnection?

I would like to remove the fridge, and blank the pipe off whilst...

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Last post by volks_womble
08 Feb 2017, 11:27
Nice crates!

Last post by CovKid « 06 Feb 2017, 13:55

by CovKid » 06 Feb 2017, 13:55

Home bargains (in furnishing section) are selling beech crates similar to those below, only with soft rope handles each end. They make excellent...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Feb 2017, 13:55
Solar panels in Scotland.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 06 Feb 2017, 11:28
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by bigbadbob76 » 11 Jan 2017, 18:30

Has anyone got experiance of charging their 110 AH leisure battery with 100w solar panels in Scotland?
Most of our touring will be in Scotland with...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
06 Feb 2017, 11:28
Devon Moonraker roof - internal security strap

Last post by Da dan « 04 Feb 2017, 22:16
Replies: 10
by lenry » 07 Jan 2017, 00:08

My T25 has the Devon Moonraker Roof, with external latches but does not have an internal security strap.
This came to my attention after finding a...

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Last post by Da dan
04 Feb 2017, 22:16
Wrap around screen covers with syncro mirrors...

Last post by Winchweight « 01 Feb 2017, 21:53
Replies: 3
by volks_womble » 01 Feb 2017, 17:47

Our new bus came with quite a smart Red screen cover that attaches to the back corner of the front doors and wraps around the front - you know the...

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Last post by Winchweight
01 Feb 2017, 21:53
Useful lights

Last post by wee bugger « 01 Feb 2017, 07:43
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by CovKid » 31 Jan 2017, 21:01

These lights (at £5.99 in LIDL) are great as they take rechargables or standard AAA batteries so not taxking on your leisure battery. Swivel to suit...

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Last post by wee bugger
01 Feb 2017, 07:43
Standard tow hitch with Alko ball?

Last post by Born Too Late « 29 Jan 2017, 09:33
Replies: 2
by Born Too Late » 28 Jan 2017, 19:28

The tow ball I've got on my van is an Alko one for use with their fancy stabilised hitches. I only want to tow a small camping trailer like an Erde...

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Last post by Born Too Late
29 Jan 2017, 09:33

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